What is Agrimony?

Agrimony

Name of Drug: Agrimoniae herba, agrimony, cocklebur.

Composition of Drug: Agrimony herb consists of the dried, above-ground parts of Agrimonia eupatoria L. and/or A. procera Wallroth [Fam. Rosaceae], harvested shortly before or during flowering, or equivalent preparations in effective dosage.

The herb contains tannins and flavonoids.

Uses

Internal:

• Mild, nonspecific, acute diarrhea;
• inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa.

External:

• Mild, superficial inflammation of the skin.

Contraindications: None known.

Side Effects: None known.

Interactions with Other Drugs: None known.

Dosage

Unless otherwise prescribed:
For internal application:
Average daily dosage:
• 3 g of herb;
• equivalent preparations.

Mode of Administration
Comminuted herb or herb powder for teas; other galenical preparations for external and internal use.

Action
Astringent

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